Wabbit- New Looney Tunes - Season 1 ((full)) -
Wabbit: A Looney Tunes Production (later rebranded as New Looney Tunes
for its second and third seasons) is a 2015 animated series that returns the franchise to its classic slapstick roots. The first season focuses almost exclusively on the solo misadventures of Bugs Bunny Season 1 Highlights & Storytelling : Unlike the sitcom-style The Looney Tunes Show
consists of comedic shorts where Bugs Bunny matches wits against old and new foes in present-day settings. Wabbit- New Looney Tunes - Season 1
: Bugs frequently faces antagonists who disrupt his peaceful life, using his signature quick wit to outsmart them. New Friends Squeaks the Squirrel
: Bugs' best friend and deuteragonist who often needs Bugs' help with trouble, such as escaping ninjas. Wabbit: A Looney Tunes Production (later rebranded as
: A childlike version of the legendary creature who is well-meaning but often causes chaos. Returning Rivals with New Twists Wile E. Coyote
: Portrayed as Bugs' "smart-aleck" neighbor rather than a silent predator. The Tasmanian Devil (Theodore) : Works as a repressed accountant. Yosemite Sam Why the Classic Villains Still Work (When They
: Retains his temper but often faces more modern problems, like trying to rob a digital bank in "World Wide Wabbit". New Villains : Bugs faces several original adversaries including Tad Tucker (a nature survivalist), Sir Littlechin (a knight who hunts mythical creatures), and Carl the Grim Rabbit (a rabbit version of the Grim Reaper). DeviantArt Notable Episodes Review: Wabbit/New Looney Tunes - DeviantArt
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Why the Classic Villains Still Work (When They Appear)
While new villains dominate, Season 1 doesn't completely ignore history. The writers cleverly re-contextualize the old guard. For example, when Elmer Fudd appears, he is no longer a hunter—he is a hapless homeowner’s association president. Yosemite Sam appears as a grouchy, "get off my lawn" neighbor who operates a failing amusement park. These updates feel fresh while respecting the original voice acting and tics.
4. The Animation Aesthetic
Visually, Season 1 was a bold experiment. It moved away from the soft, rounded edges of The Looney Tunes Show and embraced a sharper, more angular art style. The backgrounds were vibrant and geometric, often paying homage to the stylized look of the 1950s "modern" cartoons (like the work of Maurice Noble). It looked like a comic book come to life, giving the show a distinct visual identity that separated it from the glut of Flash-animated series on other networks.
Tone and Style
- Physical, cartoonish slapstick rooted in classic Looney Tunes tradition.
- Rapid-fire jokes and visual gags; each short aims for a sharp setup-payoff rhythm.
- Playful fourth-wall breaks and meta-humor referencing animation tropes.
- Bright, dynamic animation with expressive character acting.